Stargazer Cast Iron · Cast Iron Skillets
Stargazer 10.5" Cast Iron Skillet - Usa Made & Pre-seasoned Frying Pan
Lower PFAS concern, cast iron is inherently PFAS-risk-free.
Stargazer Cast Iron skillets use bare cast iron with traditional oil-based seasoning, not modern nonstick coatings that typically contain PFAS. Cast iron has no chemical finish to source PFAS from. The brand does not disclose PFAS status, but the material itself poses minimal concern for PFAS exposure during normal use.
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Cast iron with seasoning (oil-based)
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
Why this grade
Category baseline
cookware is a category where PFAS exposure is more common.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement about PFAS in this product.
Uncoated safe material
Bare, uncoated material (cast iron, stainless, carbon steel, or glass) with no surface treatment to contain PFAS.
The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
Stargazer 10.5" is solid cast iron (iron, carbon, trace silica) with an oil-based factory seasoning layer. Cast iron is chemically inert when properly maintained, iron and carbon do not leach under normal cooking conditions. The seasoning is polymerized oil, which builds a protective barrier and imparts minimal risk of chemical migration into food.
The brand's record and disclosure
Stargazer Cast Iron is a US small manufacturer known for traditional cast iron production and has no public recalls or safety controversies on record. The brand does not publish detailed material certifications or third-party testing results, but this is typical for the cast iron category. No disclosure failures or hazardous material reports have been documented for this product line.
How it compares in its category
Stargazer sits in the mid-to-premium segment of cast iron skillets, competing with brands like Lodge and Field Company. Unlike non-stick or enameled cast iron, bare cast iron avoids synthetic coatings, enamel lead/cadmium risks, and Teflon-type coating fume exposure entirely. Pre-seasoning is standard across quality manufacturers and lowers the risk of inadequate home seasoning.
If you buy it
Maintain the seasoning by wiping with minimal oil after each use and avoiding prolonged soaking or dishwasher washing, which strip the protective layer. Do not use acidic foods (tomato, vinegar, wine) extensively on new skillets until seasoning is mature (6-12 months), as acid can dissolve iron oxide. Cast iron has no temperature limits in home cooking (safe to 500+ degrees Fahrenheit). Replace only if structural cracks develop, which are rare and typically require decades of use.
Beyond PFAS: other things we checked
Established hazard classes for this product type, assessed from public information. These never change the PFAS grade; a Likely flag caps the Verdict at “Buy with care.”
Iron leaching
Bare cast iron can leach small amounts of elemental iron into acidic foods, especially if the seasoning layer is thin or new. This is considered beneficial for many (iron supplementation), but individuals with iron-overload disorders should limit use or avoid.
Seasoning degradation and food contact with bare iron
If seasoning is worn away through aggressive scrubbing or acid exposure, unprotected iron surface contact with food increases. This is reversible through re-seasoning and does not create a persistent chemical hazard, only aesthetic and functional decline.
Lead/cadmium in enamel (not applicable here)
This product is bare cast iron without enamel coating, so enameled cast iron hazards do not apply. Pre-seasoning is oil, not ceramic or enamel.
Teflon-type coating fume risk (not applicable here)
Stargazer is cast iron without non-stick coating, so Teflon-type coating exposure is not a concern. This avoids the overheating-induced fume risk of traditional non-stick skillets.
Manufacturing process contaminants (sand, mold residue)
No recalls or documented cases of sand, mold residue, or manufacturing contaminants in Stargazer skillets. Standard casting practices and pre-seasoning cure any minor surface debris.
What we don’t know
This grade is a model-based estimate from public materials, coatings, and brand disclosure at 88% confidence. It is not a lab result.
No independent PFAS lab test is on record for this exact product. A lab test could move the score in either direction.
The brand has not made a specific, verifiable PFAS-free statement, so part of this score reflects that missing disclosure rather than a confirmed material.
Formulations and coatings change between production runs. Always check the current label before buying.
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